Dr. John Day, Cardiologist

Well, I must admit, this was a home run, both in terms of speed and taste. We were racing to make the Thanksgiving veggies and get to our special holiday meal at my sister-in-law's home.  I was planning to make another dish, but in our rush, this one came together more quickly, so we went with it. Upon trying it, everyone said they loved it, even John, and EVEN my two year old! The dressing is walnut, parsley, olive oil,…

This warm, spicy, with a touch of sweet, concoction was inspired by a special at the Five Seeds Restaurant. Sautéed cauliflower, onion, garbanzos, almonds, raisins and dates spiced with harissa, cinnamon and cumin seeds. So good for you and so tasty. Serve over whole grain basmati or quinoa, with toasted whole grain pita, or on its own.

Brussels Sprouts are an excellent source of vitamins K, C, and folate. They are a cruciferous vegetable known for their cancer fighting properties.  When steamed, they provide special cholesterol-lowering benefits.Garlic is a good source of manganese and vitamin B6. It may also reduce our risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease, among many other wonderful things.Cashews are high in copper, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, and zinc  which play a role in a wide range of physiological processes. They have a lower fat content…

This creamy vegetable quinoa dish is a combination of my Sweet Spice Soup recipe and cooked quinoa. I simply combined the leftovers of each and topped with cracked pepper and parmesan cheese for a new dish.Quinoa is remarkably nutrient-rich and easy to prepare.  It boasts of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients, flavanoids, protein, fiber, and is a great source of manganese, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, folate, and zinc.Quinoa can be enjoyed as a grain and even ground into flour, as in my…

Nutmeg, cardamom, and cinnamon in a blend of tomato, sweet onion, sweet potato and butternut squash make this a sweetly spiced, creamy vegetable soup. My kids all love it, and every ingredient offers nourishment their bodies need.

This creamy tomato basil soup is adapted from a delicious recipe that a friend shared with us in her home.  Full of flavorful vegetables with a touch of soy milk and tofu, this soup is nourishing and satisfying. Enjoy!

The flavors of the sautéed tomatoes, garlic and green onions blended with the liquid aminos, rice vinegar yield a tangy, flavorful cabbage sautee. Enjoy!

Braising greens are packed with nutrients, and when finely chopped, can be added to lots of dishes and enjoyed even by young ones.We received our braising greens in a bundle from our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share. If you don't see them in your local store, you can easily substitute swiss chard, kale or any other dark leafy greens you'd like to try.

This nutritious and bold soup is quick to make and very satisfying.  Just boil water, amino acids, rice vinegar, hot sauce, garlic and a little sesame oil to make the broth. Throw in organic green onions, diced carrots, shredded cabbage, mushrooms, cubed tofu, and soba buckwheat noodles (if desired). In 3-4 minutes, you have a hot, delicious soup.  Alternatively, you can pull the veggies and tofu from the broth and heap them over brown rice for a complete meal. Enjoy!

This sauce is one of my favorites for nearly any vegetable stir fry served over brown rice. It is made from four simple ingredients: organic amino acids, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and garlic.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bragg-Liquid-Aminos-32-oz/dp/B00014X0BQ/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1510764600&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=braggs+liquid+aminos&amp;dpID=41mQA4ow%252B-L&amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_&amp;dpSrc=srch">Liquid Aminos </a> Bragg Liquid Aminos is one of my favorite ingredients for vegetable sautees and for many soups, both for the taste and for the health benefits. It is a great alternative to soy sauce or tamari sauce. Adequate Amino Acids help vitamins and minerals to…

Hummus is so easy to make and so healthy when you use fresh, real ingredients.Cumin lends a truly Mediterranean flavor to this garlic lemon hummus.Enjoy!

My mom remembered this veggie chili from a previous gathering and requested it for our Thanksgiving lunch.So, I put a menu together around this chili: veggie chili, split pea soup, spaghetti squash, fresh chopped salad with homemade tahini dressing, fresh cranberries, whole grain crusty bread with walnut and raisin and pumpkin coconut pie with coconut flour crust.I started the bread the night before and the rest came together in about an hour and a half because I wanted to go…

After a good workout Saturday morning, I asked myself what I felt like eating.  Inspired by our Iraqi exchange student Sara's ethnic dish, combined with our Chinese friend, (also named) Sara's local dish, the ingredients for this warm, comfort-food breakfast came to mind.  I ran to the market to get the extras I needed, organic where possible, and threw the ingredients together.  It was worth the extra effort.  I can't remember a breakfast I've enjoyed more.  I quickly wrote down…